November 2025 Presale Report: Launch Activity Rises, Yet Sales Stay Subdued

“ October is historically the second busiest time for new presale launches aside from the Spring. Although we saw six new projects come to market, the absorption and general level of interest is well below long term averages. Even with another 0.25% rate cut in October, there has been little change
Federal Funding & Transit Oriented Communities
9 years
The Federal government has recently announced that $740 million dollars in funding will be granted to British Columbia for transit and of that, $370 million will be going to the Lower Mainland. The funding will be spent on a number of things including: 28 new railcars to the Millennium and Expo
Neighbourhood Profile: Queensborough
9 years
Situated on the tip of Lulu Island, to the east of Richmond, is the New Westminster neighbourhood of Queensborough. Arguably one of Metro Vancouver’s most rapidly developing areas, Queensborough is set for even more radical change in the coming years. Bordered by the Fraser River, the area was
Calculating All the Costs of Buying a New Home
9 years
When you’re purchasing a brand new condo, it’s important to know that there are additional costs to consider in addition to the price of the home. While the points below specifically addresses pre-sale condos, you should also be aware that resale properties incur additional costs such as Home
Discovering New Neighbourhoods
9 years
As development in Metro Vancouver continues to grow with no signs of stopping, the densification plan goes beyond replacing old buildings with new. With limited supply in Metro Vancouver’s most popular and established neighbourhoods driving ever increasing prices, developers are having to envision
The Small Kitchen Conundrum Conquered
9 years
The conversation around housing affordability in Vancouver is a heated one. Every day, we see similar headlines that read “Vancouver Housing Setting New Records for Unaffordability” and “Single Family Detached Homes in Vancouver Out of Reach”. Some residents of Greater Vancouver are considering
Preparing for the pre-sale move-in day
3 years
After navigating the process of searching for and purchasing a pre-sale home, the move in itself might seem like an easy task. However, there are still things to be aware of when preparing for moving day. As anyone who has ever had to move between homes knows, moving can be stressful and
FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR PURCHASING PRE-SALE HOMES
3 years
For pre-sale homebuyers, financial clarity is key. It’s crucial to develop and follow a clear financial plan that factors in income and expenses when purchasing any home. Just as homebuyers should seek a full understanding of their mortgage structure and insurance details, so should they be aware of
Resource & HR Specialist vancouver
3 years
ABOUT MLA CANADA MLA Canada is the most comprehensive real estate service provider in Canada. Partnering with residential developers, MLA Canada offers an unmatched level of expertise in advisory services, market intelligence, project marketing, sales, customer care and administration. From boutique
Marketing Manager Vancouver
4 years
ABOUT MLA CANADA MLA Canada is the most comprehensive real estate service provider in Canada. Partnering with residential developers, MLA Canada offers an unmatched level of expertise in advisory services, market intelligence, project marketing, sales, customer care and administration. From boutique